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'Disappointment' as historic hotel in Wellingborough town centre 'shut until further notice'
The Hind Hotel in Sheep Street, Wellingborough has closed its doors, with the current owners leaving the premises after eight and a half years.
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'I will continue to drive forward better outcomes for children' - Northampton councillor appointed as new cabinet member
A councillor for a Northampton ward has been appointed to the council’s cabinet, after the previous councillor who held the role stepped down.
Popular Northamptonshire wedding venue announces closure and enters liquidation leaving couples devastated
A popular Northamptonshire wedding venue has announced its immediate closure and has entered into liquidation.
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£20,000 Lottery boost brings hope for future of 160-year-old village hall in Northamptonshire
Wappenham Village Hall has received a major boost after being awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, helping to secure the future of the historic building at the heart of the village.
Concerns raised over council's local plan as 100-home development near Northampton woodland called 'aesthetically disastrous'
Local residents have pleaded with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to remove several housing allocations in the authority’s newest draft Local Plan, including a 100-home development allocated next to a popular woodland on the edge of Northampton.
Northampton as it used to be: 55 pictures of planes, trains and automobiles from years gone by
There is something about vehicles of the past that bring back nostalgic memories.
Call for business rates relief for Northamptonshire camping and holiday parks amid rising costs
Camping and holiday parks in Northamptonshire are urging the Government to include them in the expected reversal on rises to business rate bills being faced by pubs.
Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council consults on tougher social housing rules to prioritise those most in need
Changes to social housing allocations to “ensure only those with the greatest need qualify” have been put forward by Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
Fundraiser launched for Northampton teenager ahead of 'life-changing' ten hour operation following scoliosis diagnosis at age 6
An online fundraiser has been launched for a Northampton teenager ahead of a “life-changing” ten hour operation to straighten his spine.
CCTV images released after elderly woman's handbag stolen from Northampton supermarket
CCTV images have been released of two people police want to speak to after the theft of an elderly woman’s handbag from a Northampton supermarket.
Council proposes new structure for taxi licencing fees across West Northamptonshire as fees are still different depending on former district
A new structure for taxi licencing fees has been proposed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in a bid to unify the different prices that are still in place depending on the former district.
Northampton Market Square ice rink 'broke even' bringing in £122,000 in ticket and bar sales, council reveals
Christmas events including the ice rink in Northampton’s Market Square brought in more than 55,000 visitors, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has revealed.
More than 25,000 meals donated to those in need in Northamptonshire over Christmas and New Year as Aldi offer surplus food from stores
More than 25,000 meals were donated to those in need across Northamptonshire over Christmas and New Year, as Aldi provided surplus food from its stores.
Water repairs to shut roads near Northampton and Daventry this month
Drivers across West Northamptonshire are being warned of a series of temporary road closures and restrictions later this month as essential water and highway repair works get under way.
'You had this coming,' said Daventry man before he strangled customer in beer garden
A pub customer said he feared he would pass our after he was strangled while ‘minding his own business’ and having a pint.
Council criticised about delays in issuing 'lifeline' blue badges across West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has been criticised for delays in issuing Blue Badges to vulnerable and elderly residents, as new data for 2025 has revealed that the number of refusals has quadrupled and hundreds of applications were overturned at appeal.
Northampton as it used to be: 32 pictures of children growing up in the 1960s when life was a lot different
These latest images from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo show children growing up in the town in the 1960s.
'I can't make a living, it's a struggle': Private hire taxi driver criticises supermarket giants over 'rip-off' fuel prices in Northampton
A private hire taxi driver says fuel prices in Northampton are “a rip-off” and is calling for them to be brought in line with nearby towns.
Murderer Paul Knight fuelled by ‘thoughts only for himself’ when he killed Izzy while their children slept
A senior investigating police officer has spoken out after murderer Paul Knight admitted the senseless killing of his wife Isobella.
Councillors raise concerns about Northamptonshire's police crime panel being ‘toothless tiger’ as more transparency demanded
Councillors sitting on the Northamptonshire police, fire and crime panel have raised concerns that the group is a “toothless tiger”, as members have grappled with officers over demands for more transparency in response to the chief constable’s contempt of court finding.